Core XT trainer bag

ABSTRACT

The design of a center weight lift bar, internal weights and strategically placed hand grips satisfies the different requirements for health and martial arts training that are presently not met by existing conventional training bags. The redesigned Core XT Trainer Bag is not only designed for a variety of exercises, the bag also employs the maximum in safety technology to avoid contact injury to the users. The extensive versatility of this trainer bag makes it a highly usable training tool due to it&#39;s replacement of multiple single function bags.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field

The invention pertains to the field of “heavy exercise bags” used in theconditioning phase of martial arts, sports and physical fitness.Existing heavy bags are limited to single functions such as striking orgrappling. Hanging bags are restricted to striking and in general cannotbe utilized for grappling. Basically, the sole function of a hanging bagis strictly for striking to develop boxing and kickboxing skills only.

2. Prior Art

Freestanding bags that are used for clinching are limited for strikingfunctions due to the weighted down nature of the upright stands. Thebags with light stands that can be used for grappling are not suitablefor power strikes due to the lighten nature of the stands. Bags withextra heavy stands for maintaining upright positions are not conducivefor grappling.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Core XT Trainer Bag referred to as the Invention is a newlyredesigned multi-function boxing, martial arts, sports fighting,physical fitness and conditioning bag. Designed with multiple handgripsand a centered iron weight lift bar, this all-in-one bag can be used forthe numerous styles of martial arts training and strength conditioning.The Core XT Trainer Bag is designed so that it can be used to developathleticism, strength training and to increase cardiovascular capacity.

The manner of greatest use of the Invention is the versatility forstriking, ground and pound, grappling, take-down and throws that requirea variety of techniques in the different styles of martial arts.Additionally the Invention can be used in complex multi-joint training,weight lifting and short duration high intensity strength training.While each technique and exercise requires a particular function, thisinvention meets all the demands of the various physical drills.

Striking is the act of throwing punches or kicks with knees, elbows orforearms on a bag held in a standing position secured by a partner. Inthis position, the added grips allow the partner to move the bag so thatthe practitioner can refine the accuracy and direction of his strikes.Utilizing the different parts of the body as weapons, these assortedtypes of striking are now possible in this scenario.

Striking from the clinch is a solo specific training exercise where thepractitioner holds the bag in a clinch type position by the variousgrips. Clinching is defined as having some sort of grip and control onan opponent (bag) while in a standing position. In this scenario of“clinching”, the striker will use close-in weapons such as knees, elbowsor short hand punches to strike the opponent while maintaining strictcontrol over said opponent (bag).

Ground and Pound is the action of having your opponent (bag) down on theground while inflicting a barrage of strikes on the opponent thusmaintaining a dominant position to strike and control. To maintain thislevel of control, the body weight is used on the downed opponent (bag)with grappling techniques to maintain a clear advantage. The bag ismobile enough to be used as an opponent that when down is venerable tobe slammed and struck in the downed position. Lacking a heavy stand thebag is suitable for any number of grappling positions and wrestlingholds.

Striking a downed opponent is an exercise in which an opponent (bag) isknocked down while the opposing fighter is still standing. In thisscenario, the standing opponent can deliver methodical strikes such askicks and long punches to the downed opponent (bag). The mobility of thebag allows for the reverse of this scenario where a grounded opponentcan counter strike at the standing opponent(bag). This partner scenariois only possible when the standing opponent is holding the bag uprightso that the grounded fighter can deliver defensive strikes to thestanding opponent.

Striking from the guard is a technique where the striker is on thebottom and has the opponent (bag) clutched between his legs so that hecan deliver knee or elbow strikes to the opponent (bag). The portabledesign of the bag allows for these various holds and strikes to bereadily executed. There is no hindrance limit to any training steps dueto the extensive versatility of the bag to be easily hung, held in anyposition or clinched or thrown by it's multiple grips.

As designed the bag can be readily used in lifting, which is thefunction of moving and accelerating a load (bag) in a series of variousranges of motion. In this technique, the bag is lifted using multi-jointcomplex movements as opposed to stationary standardized exercise such asa bench press. On a bench press, the person is moving a load, but isrestricted to the stationary bench. This device also allows thepractitioner to throw, heave and slam the bag using explosive powermoves that cannot be executed with a metal barbell.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the Core XT Trainer Bag showing thelocation of the two hand openings to allow for gripping the bar forweight lifting.

Item 1 is the completely assembled vinyl covered canvass trainer bag.

Item 2 shows the weight lifting bar in its center location in thetrainer bag.

Item 7 locates the openings for hand access to the weight lifting bar,item 2.

Item 8 shows the vertical belt strap handles running vertically onopposite sides of the trainer bag.

Item 9 shows the four circumference belt strap handles in each positionon the trainer bag.

Item 10 locates the Velcro lock seal system on the inner edge of the endseal cap, item 11.

Item 11 is the end seal cap that locks in the weights item 4, the liftbar item 2, and the high-density protective foam item 6.

FIG. 2 is a cross-section showing the placement of the weights, lift barand high-density foam in the trainer bag.

Item 3 locates the 3-inch diameter washers spot-welded to each end ofthe weight bar item 2, to lock in the weights and prevent them fromslipping of the bar.

Item 4 are the PVC sand filled sealed pipes that serve as the balancedweights in the trainer bag.

Item 5 are the four locking rings with three centered hex screws thatkeep the weights item 4 locked in place.

Item 6 is the tightly packed high-density protective foam filling theentire interior of the bag. This foam surrounds the weights and lift barto protect the user from direct contact with the weights thus avoidinginjury

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The Invention is a redesigned heavy striking bag that has a series ofgrips (straps) on the outer plane so that the bag can be grappled,thrown, hung, lifted, carried, maneuvered or held upright in place.These various actions are normally executed with several different bags;however, this redesigned bag replaces the existing bags by functioningas a single do-all bag.

As part of the series of improvements the Invention is fortified with aniron-lifting bar located in the center of the bag. The sand-filled PVCsealed pipes serve as weights and as a stiffener to keep the bag fromsagging or collapsing after a series of strikes. Conventional bags havea tendency to sag and thus lose their form after some rough usage.

To protect the striker from injury due to the centered weight liftingbar and weights, a thick layer of high-density foam encloses the bar andweights. This preliminary assembly is then inserted in an exterior vinylcovered canvass bag that is sealed with a Velcro lined locking cap. Theouter bag, with grip assemblies in place, is covered with a smooth vinylcoating that will protect the user against skin abrasions, cuts orchafing from rough contact with the bag.

1. The Invention is comprised of a unique highly versatile trainer bag,unlike any presently available, in that it meets all the variousrequirements of strength, cardiovascular and martial arts training andconditioning.